Two Pairs of Cast Iron Columnar Andirons

Description:

Two Pairs of Cast Iron Columnar Andirons, America, late 18th/early 19th century, one pair each with a male head finial atop a fluted columnar shaft over spurred, arched legs, (imperfections),ht. 16 1/4, lg. 14 1/2, wd. 11 1/2, the other pair each with a human head finial atop a fluted columnar shaft over arched legs and splayed feet, (imperfections),ht. 13 1/2, lg. 15, wd. 9 in.

Provenance: The Howard Roth Collection.
Estimate $400-600

On first pair, overall rust; some discoloration on bars and legs/feet; partial split to rear of one bar; on second pair, some casting details indistinct; allover rust.


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